Researchers have identified two previously unknown crocodile species living on isolated Caribbean islands — and both are already facing the threat of extinction, a new study reveals. Until now, these…
Researchers examined teeth and skulls of 99 extinct crocodylomorph species and 20 living crocodylian species to reconstruct their dietary ecology and identify characteristics that helped some groups persist through two…
World’s Oldest Known Crocodile, Henry, Turns 124 Today (Dec. 16), Henry, the world’s oldest known Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus), celebrates his 124th birthday at the Crocworld Conservation Centre in Scottburgh,…
When Cassius — the world’s largest captive crocodile — died in Australia, his keepers thought he could be over 120 years old. Now, a necropsy could reveal his true age.…
A team of international paleobiologists has revealed that ancient crocodile-like animals called thalattosuchians were hindered from becoming deep-sea divers due to their unique sinus structures. A new study, published in…
An animal sanctuary is planning to expand its facilities to accommodate its growing wildlife. Crocodiles of the World (COTW), located near Brize Norton in Oxfordshire, has submitted a proposal to…
Crocodile attacks in Australia have surged as the crocodile population has skyrocketed due to successful conservation efforts. To address this issue, scientists are now employing a cutting-edge method to detect…
Discover this week’s wildlife wonders in a snapshot: rescued baby squirrels, a graceful capped langur, and the intense spectacle of battling deer. Nature’s captivating moments in a glance.
In a captivating waltz with time, Australia’s revered saltwater crocs graciously step aside to make way for Baru iylwenpeny, a recently revealed ‘cleaver-headed’ crocodile from the Northern Territory. This extinct…
An Australian man, Marcus McGowan, faced a terrifying encounter with a crocodile off Cape York in Queensland last weekend. While snorkeling with his wife and friends, he was attacked from…